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Fellow South Africans,
It is a great honour and privilege to deliver this State of the Nation Address.
This Address should have been delivered last week, but was delayed so that we could properly manage issues of political transition.
I wish to thank …

REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AT BUSINESS LEADERS FORUM
Hyatt Kilimanjaro
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Please have a seat. I apologize that we were a little bit late, but some of your colleagues had many things to say …

The Kenya Travel Awards that went down on 1st February 2018 saw the recognition and feting of top performing hotels, airlines and travel websites by Africa’s leading online travel agent, Jumia Travel.
What is it that made each of these hotels stand out …

[African News: Analysis]
African leaders who met recently in Accra, Ghana for the AU summit walked through the chapters of history and relived Kwame Nkrumah's ideals by calling once again for a United States of Africa. Yet the continent seems no …

Feb 08, 2018 (Tanzania Daily News/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) --
ADHERENCE to the rule of law under the Fifth Phase Government of President John Magufuli has propelled Tanzania to emerge the best democracy in East Africa and 13th in Sub-Sahara …

By NJIRAINI MUCHIRA
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East Africa’s position as a frontier for foreign direct investment (FDI) is not guaranteed after countries in the region performed poorly in a global ranking for countries with high growth prospects.
A new index …

In June 2015, the former President Mr John Mahama launched the Ghana Commodities Exchange (GCX) project with the aim of transforming the country’s agriculture.
The project was expected to become operational by 2016 with the establishment of the …

Can developing nations thrive in a global economy without a global, collective mind-set? This is a question every developing economy must ponder if it plans to have its economy scaled up and stay up.
International organisations such as the United Nations …

Nigeria has intensified its opposition to the admittance of Morocco into the West African regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The most populous country within the bloc has not hidden its disapproval of the decision by …

By ALLAN OLINGO
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Travellers across East Africa are set to enjoy a drop in airfares by a quarter after 23 countries adopted an open skies treaty this week.
Kenya, Rwanda and Ethiopia are among the countries signing the Single African Air …

Business News of Wednesday, 18 October 2017
Source: Denis Kruger
2017-10-18
Denis Kruger, Head of Sub-Sahara Africa, SWIFT
Four years after its launch, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Tanzania are benefitting from quicker and cheaper payments through the East …

Cargo Trucks make their way into the Country after being cleared by URA at the Malaba border. FILE PHOTOWhy is country mortgaging her future by relying on external borrowing rather than tax revenue?
COMMENT | MUSA MAYANJA LWANGA & FLORENCE NAKAZI | In …

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania may not experience annual economic growth of seven per cent and above in the next three years from 2017, the World Bank says in its latest Global Economic Prospects report. However, the country is still expected to be the fastest …

Many must have caught the comments by the East African Community’s outgoing Director-General in charge of Trade and Customs, Peter Kiguta, when he said in The EastAfrican last week that the earlier enthusiasm among member states to move the region towards …

By
Desmond Davies Kenya
Nairobi, Aug. 10, GNA
– Mr John Mahama Ghana’s former President has commended Kenyans for the manner
in which they negotiated the elections held on August 8.
Kenyan voters were
given six ballot papers at their polling stations to …

Intra-African trade holds the key to sustainable economic development, maintenance of stability and growth in the continent, a new report by real estate developer and incestment services group, Fusion Capital has revealed.
Over the past few years, trade …

By
Gideon Ahenkorah, GNA
Accra, Aug 2, GNA - A thee-day policy dialogue
organised by the African Union Commission and the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP), to find ways to deepen gender equality in Africa has opened
in Accra.
The dialogue is …

The South Sudanese government has called on Tanzania to send Swahili teachers to the country as it introduces the language in school curriculum ahead of its adoption as an official language.
The request was made by South Sudanese Vice President Taban Deng …

By
Iddi Yire, GNA
Accra, June 15, GNA -
Participants at the end of a Regional Integration Policy Dialogue have called
for the separation of the Regional Integration Ministry from the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs to ensure commitment and dedication to work. …

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February 21, 2018
The Banque de France agrees to lend US$2.9 billion to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust benefiting low income member countries
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), as Trustee of the Poverty Reduction
and Growth Trust (PRGT), and …

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2018 —
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is arguably the most successful alliance in history, ensuring no general war in Europe since the end of World War II. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told the Munich Security …

JUBA, JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN, February 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Aldo Ajou Deng Akuey
The Intergovernmental Authority and Development (IGAD), called off the meetings of the High-Level Revitalisation Forum, on the 17 August 2015’s Agreement …

On 19 February 2018, World Health Organization with financial support from the European Union started five day capacity building on HINARI Access to Research for Health Programme: Training Workshop, “Training of Trainers” for 26 participants representing …

Luanda, ANGOLA, February 21 - Angola and Venezuela signed Wednesday in Luanda a visa suppression agreement of diplomatic and service passports, under the cooperation between the two countries.
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Signed the accord Angolan Foreign Affairs minister Manuel …

On 24 February 2013, eleven African heads of State made history in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Peace, Security, and Cooperation Framework (PSCF) for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region came into being. Eleven months later Sudan …

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Global Point of Care Diagnostics Market is expected to grow from 15.7 billion in 2017 to USD 34.6 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period
BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, February 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a …

JUBA, JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN, February 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Aldo Ajou Deng Akuey
The Intergovernmental Authority and Development (IGAD), called off the meetings of the High-Level Revitalisation Forum, on the 17 August 2015’s Agreement …

On February 20, 2018, the First Lady of Ghana, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo–Addo; representatives from the Ministry of Health; representatives from Rotary International; and USAID/Ghana Mission Director, Sharon L. Cromer, participated in the national launch of …

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It was announced today that the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation student team will be embarking on an exhibition tour hitting the East and West Coasts of the US.
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At present, GoodFirms featured the Best 10 SEO Companies in India based on the experienced workforce and client reviews.
WASHINGTON DC, USA, February 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In this digital world all the companies aim for higher ranking …

Global Ostomy Care Market is expected to grow from USD 2.9 billion in 2017 to USD 4.1 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period
BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a study …

The staff at African leading energy conglomerate, Sahara Group, did their bit for the climate change conversation on Wednesday, February 14.
LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA, February 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The staff at African leading energy …

The Congolese Minister of Environment, Amy Ambatobe, has reinstated 6,500 km² of logging concessions that were cancelled in August 2016 by the then Environment Minister Robert Bopolo following instructions from then Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo. …

One year after fighting erupted across South Sudan´s Upper Nile region, many of those who fled the violence remain in the village of Aburoc. But soon this community will face a difficult choice: stay in the area, where living conditions are harsh and …

He’s a music mega talent: Songwriter, Artist, Producer, and Engineer
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing up in the West African country Sierra Leone and moving to the United States as a 16-year-old in …

Global self-healing materials market is expected to grow from USD 0.128 billion in 2017 to USD 8.23 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 59% during the forecast period
BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a …

Merck Foundation evaluates the economic and social impact of ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ program on infertile women groups in Uganda.
KAMPALA, UGANDA, February 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Merck Foundation, a non-profit organization and a …

Laboratory Medicine and Pathology 2018 will be held in Berlin,Germany,Europe during March 05-07, 2018 hosted by Conferences Series LLC. The conference is organized with the theme "Excavating laboratory medicine in the era of automation, digitization and informatics" which is comprised of 20 Sessions/Tracks designed to offer global knowledge that address current issues and innovations in the field of Laboratory Medicine. For details, please go through http://laboratorymedicine.conferenceseries.com/

The American Pistachio Annual Conference is a 3-day event packed with informational updates on APG's marketing campaign, state of the industry statistics, crop production seminars, government reports and a full expo featuring agricultural industry exhibitors.

The World Border Security Congress, organized by the Torch Marketing will take place from 20th to 22nd March 2018 in Madrid, Spain. This Conference will cover areas like border surveillance techniques and systems, Is it possible to enhance the protection and management of extended land borders? What are the solutions, How can border agencies enhance border security and improve results, whilst under increasing pressure of resources and many more.

Call for Papers
The 7th edition of the New Perspectives in Science Education Conference will take place in Florence, Italy, on 22 - 23 March 2018.
The objective of the New Perspectives in Science Education Conference is to promote transnational cooperation and share good practice in the field of innovation for science education. The New Perspectives in Science Education Conference is also an excellent opportunity for the presentation of previous and current projects in the science field.
The Call for Papers, within the New Perspective in Science Education Conference, is addressed to teachers, researchers and experts in the field of science education as well as to coordinators of science and training projects.
Experts in the field of science teaching and learning are therefore ...

We invite you to join us for the 2nd annual Iranian Aviation Confex 2018 (IAC 2018), scheduled during 16th - 17th April 2018, in Tehran, Iran, a huge market with high potential with nearly 80 million populations!
Since the effective lifting of international sanctions against Iran in January 2016, foreign companies have been competing on Iranian contracts, notably for aircraft sales. Airbus and Boeing already won big deals with Irianian airlines. The deals are historic for Iran to renovate the country’s aircraft fleets after long time sanctions.
Specifically, Airbus attracted a mix of firm orders and MoUs for 173 aircrafts with a collective deal value of tens of billions of dollars; Boeing had accrued orders for 110 planes and options for 30 planes. Meanwhile, the smaller turboprop-maker ...

International Translational and Regenerative Medicine Conference (ITMC-2018) conference includes - Areas of research that aims to improve human health and longevity by determining the relevance to human diseases through novel and scientific discoveries available for practical application, especially in relation to biological sciences, life sciences, medicine and engineering.
ITMC-2018- It aims to discover advances in health practice, management and education in relation to health disparities as well as a breadth of other topics - Need for translational medicine, Challenges in translational medicine, Opportunities in translational medicine.
ITMC-2018 conference includes Plenary lectures, Keynote lectures and short courses by eminent personalities from around the world in addition to ...

Event A: Energy Storage
http://www.infocusinternational.com/energystorage
Date & Location:
7 – 9 May 2018, Singapore
“Mastering the technology solutions, business considerations and competitive environments of the booming electricity storage market.”
Overview
This training course provides a comprehensive, business-focused summary of the electricity storage market. It covers the variety of competing storage technologies and describes the wide variety of problems they can address, at a wide range of deployment sizes and timescales. It also considers alternatives to storage and barriers to its market growth, making it essential for those seeking to evaluate risks as well as opportunities. You will leave with a clear understanding of why and where storage markets are ...

In the past 18 years, the exhibition successfully played its role in industry trade boost. It has attracted 300,000 professional purchasers, been attended by over 30 countries business departments, and been issued by more than 300 medias. “The 19th Guangzhou International Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition”will be held at Pazhou Complex-the largest exhibition center in Asia.
Take a panoramic view around the world, this exhibition will play an important role & bring great business opportunities again.
Hope vendors & visitors could catch this great opportunity to win a good year.
Achievement
Thousands of exhibitors from more than 30 countries & regions and 500,000 domestic and abroad visitors attended in the previous sixteen exhibitions.
Exhibiting Scope
1. Plate metal, Bar,...

This conference offers a platform for:
>>Discussion relating to the current status of women, with a special focus on the following categories that constitute potential challenges to gender equality and women’s rights: the UK’s decision to leave the EU, the refugee crisis, rising levels of (and political legitimisation of) sexual violence and misogyny, cuts in child-care and services for disabled people, lack of access to paid parental leave, tax and welfare reforms, the gender pay gap, sexual harassment and the rise of zero-contract hours.
>>International researchers and scientists from academia, industry and government to present their studies to a multi-disciplinary audience, exchange experiences, discuss proposals, and disseminate results on women’s and gender studies.
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